Meaning of the word insolence in English

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insolence

US /ˈɪn.səl.əns/
UK /ˈɪn.səl.əns/

Noun

rude and disrespectful behavior

Example:
The student was punished for his insolence towards the teacher.
Her constant insolence made her unpopular with her colleagues.
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